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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gustafsson!
Incons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustafsson throws a nice looking combination but Incons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Incons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Incons circles away quickly and effectively.
Incons throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Incons avoids them all with ease.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Incons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Incons dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
#TD2#
Incons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustafsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Incons on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Incons has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gustafsson is not content to let Incons control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Incons in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gustafsson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitch Incons!
Alexander Gustafsson was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to say sorry to my family,my friends,my team,my coach,my country,and my fans.I'm sorry,I failed you'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustafsson leaves LaFonsetta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
LaFonsetta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
LaFonsetta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaFonsetta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gustafsson reverses the position - he's now on top in LaFonsetta's guard.
Gustafsson tries to stand but LaFonsetta is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
LaFonsetta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gustafsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
LaFonsetta doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
LaFonsetta closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
LaFonsetta is trying to ground and pound but Gustafsson uses the momentary lack of control by LaFonsetta to regain half guard.
LaFonsetta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gustafsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
LaFonsetta thows a huge punch but Gustafsson dodges it nicely.
LaFonsetta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaFonsetta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gustafsson's head. #T2#
Gustafsson is looking to escape.
Gustafsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
LaFonsetta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LaFonsetta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from LaFonsetta there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaFonsetta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
LaFonsetta working the head and body with strikes.
LaFonsetta is looking to stall here but Gustafsson recovers full guard.
LaFonsetta prevents Gustafsson from getting back to his feet. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LaFonsetta chips away with some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta connects with a couple of short punches.
LaFonsetta throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaFonsetta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
LaFonsetta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
LaFonsetta is working Gustafsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaFonsetta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LaFonsetta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
LaFonsetta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gustafsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaFonsetta.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
LaFonsetta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
LaFonsetta fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaFonsetta tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves away
and Gustafsson counters with a two punch combo.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but LaFonsetta avoids it well.
LaFonsetta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson looks winded!
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson misses with a combination
and LaFonsetta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LaFonsetta lands a nice short elbow.
LaFonsetta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
LaFonsetta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam LaFonsetta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but LaFonsetta avoids it well.
Gustafsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexander Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
LaFonsetta scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustafsson tries to escape but LaFonsetta is in control.
LaFonsetta is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFonsetta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gustafsson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LaFonsetta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Gustafsson throws LaFonsetta to one side and escapes!
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut. LaFonsetta saw that one coming.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFonsetta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFonsetta wants to clinch.
Gustafsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaFonsetta.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Gustafsson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaFonsetta cracks Gustafsson with a solid left hand.
Liam LaFonsetta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaFonsetta stops Gustafsson from standing up.
LaFonsetta trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaFonsetta works over Gustafsson with some ground and pound from guard.
LaFonsetta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gustafsson wants to stand and escape but LaFonsetta is having none of it.
LaFonsetta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.#SU#
LaFonsetta stands and steps away. Gustafsson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Gustafsson. No joy for LaFonsetta on that attempt.
Alexander Gustafsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Gustafsson.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaFonsetta is defended easily by Gustafsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFonsetta fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
LaFonsetta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gustafsson was covering up waiting for the punch and LaFonsetta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing LaFonsetta from controlling successfully.
LaFonsetta lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
LaFonsetta trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SU#
LaFonsetta gets to his feet. Gustafsson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
LaFonsetta throws a looping overhand right but Gustafsson ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Gustafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that LaFonsetta avoids nicely. #TD#
LaFonsetta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gustafsson's guard.
LaFonsetta lands a couple of elbows.
LaFonsetta landing some decent shots from guard.
LaFonsetta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Gustafsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LaFonsetta landing some decent shots from guard.
LaFonsetta stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaFonsetta chips away with some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LaFonsetta is working Gustafsson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaFonsetta with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaFonsetta stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaFonsetta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam LaFonsetta dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
LaFonsetta connects with a nice looking jab.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaFonsetta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but LaFonsetta shakes him off and moves away.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but LaFonsetta avoids them all with ease. #TD#
LaFonsetta drives through with a takedown into Gustafsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
LaFonsetta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
LaFonsetta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
LaFonsetta stands up from Gustafsson's guard - LaFonsetta perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but LaFonsetta 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 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaFonsetta shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam LaFonsetta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
LaFonsetta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1#
LaFonsetta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gustafsson is looking to escape.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LaFonsetta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gustafsson defending well though.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as LaFonsetta sits in half guard.
Gustafsson has hold of LaFonsetta's hands but LaFonsetta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if LaFonsetta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
LaFonsetta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
LaFonsetta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
LaFonsetta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
LaFonsetta is controlling the pace.
LaFonsetta working over Gustafsson with some ground and pound. Gustafsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
LaFonsetta is nestled in close to Gustafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaFonsetta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaFonsetta.
LaFonsetta is nestled in close to Gustafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustafsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
LaFonsetta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Gustafsson is rocked!
LaFonsetta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gustafsson is still in real trouble! Can LaFonsetta finish him?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LaFonsetta in particular looking to stall.
LaFonsetta lands with a punch from half guard.
LaFonsetta scores with a big shot! Gustafsson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Gustafsson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam LaFonsetta!
Alexander Gustafsson spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to say sorry to my family,my friends,my team,my coach,my country,and my fans.I'm sorry,I failed you'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Gustafsson has De Bruyne up against the cage in a clinch.
De Bruyne stalling the fight.
De Bruyne jumps guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Bruyne is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
De Bruyne is looking for a takedown.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Bruyne backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Bruyne jumps guard but Gustafsson stands there with De Bruyne around his waist. De Bruyne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin De Bruyne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Bruyne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
#BC2#
Gustafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson scores with a one two! De Bruyne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
De Bruyne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that De Bruyne avoids nicely.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Bruyne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Bruyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Bruyne is looking to counter punch.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Bruyne tries to clinch up.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
De Bruyne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gustafsson manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
As Gustafsson tries to get set, De Bruyne tries to push him back and clinch up but Gustafsson manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Gustafsson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Bruyne sneaks out the side door and pushes Gustafsson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
De Bruyne tries to counter by clinching up but Gustafsson breaks away and moves out of range.
De Bruyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafsson swats away the attempt to clinch by De Bruyne.#TD2#
Gustafsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Bruyne bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but De Bruyne moves out of range.
De Bruyne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Bruyne could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Bruyne half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gustafsson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling De Bruyne to counter with a crisp jab.
De Bruyne shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gustafsson fails to land the takedown.
Gustafsson looks winded!#T3#
De Bruyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Bruyne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gustafsson misses with a wild combination.
De Bruyne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gustafsson manages to circle out of the way.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
De Bruyne shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed De Bruyne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Bruyne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick misses from De Bruyne.
De Bruyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and De Bruyne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Bruyne. #T4##BC2#
Gustafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
De Bruyne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson avoids the body shot from De Bruyne.
#TD2#
Gustafsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De Bruyne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Bruyne pushes Gustafsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson tries to bum rush De Bruyne with a series of wild strikes but De Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustafsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Gustafsson as De Bruyne shoots in.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but De Bruyne shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Gustafsson scores with a four punch combination!
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! De Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gustafsson misses with a double jab
and De Bruyne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but De Bruyne avoids it well.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
De Bruyne moves in looking to clinch but Gustafsson pushes him off.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
De Bruyne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Bruyne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
De Bruyne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
De Bruyne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustafsson's waist but Gustafsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Bruyne off to one side. #T1#
De Bruyne thuds a left hand into Gustafsson's body.
Kevin De Bruyne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from De Bruyne. Those never looked like landing.
De Bruyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but De Bruyne avoids them all with ease.
De Bruyne is looking to counter the offense by Gustafsson and move into the clinch.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but De Bruyne avoids it well.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but De Bruyne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin De Bruyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustafsson.
De Bruyne cracks Gustafsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
De Bruyne tries to counter with a takedown but Gustafsson is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gustafsson.
De Bruyne explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Bruyne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gustafsson misses with a two punch combination.
De Bruyne tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gustafsson swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Gustafsson shoots in and gets a takedown into De Bruyne's guard.
De Bruyne is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gustafsson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gustafsson forces De Bruyne back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
De Bruyne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Bruyne shoots for a double leg takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well. He's pushed De Bruyne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Gustafsson.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
De Bruyne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Gustafsson drives through and clinches with De Bruyne against the cage.
#BC2#
Gustafsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Gustafsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Bruyne slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Bruyne shoots in and drives through. Gustafsson sprawls well.#T4#
Gustafsson works over De Bruyne's head and body with a nice combination.
Gustafsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Bruyne slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but De Bruyne avoids it well. #TD2#
Gustafsson gets the takedown into side control.
De Bruyne throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
De Bruyne displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gustafsson jabs De Bruyne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Bruyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Gustafsson tries to get set, De Bruyne tries to push him back and clinch up but Gustafsson manages to avoid the attempt.
De Bruyne fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gustafsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
De Bruyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Bruyne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Bruyne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson misses with the combination.
Gustafsson tries to bum rush De Bruyne with a series of wild strikes but De Bruyne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson scores with a one two! De Bruyne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Bruyne shoots in but Gustafsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gustafsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
De Bruyne has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustafsson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin De Bruyne. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Gustafsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Bruyne shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Bruyne slips a jab and a cross from Gustafsson.
De Bruyne dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on De Bruyne's head and hops out.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
De Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
De Bruyne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Bruyne wants it to stay on the feet.
De Bruyne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
De Bruyne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but De Bruyne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustafsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Bruyne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafsson somewhat.
De Bruyne wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Gustafsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Bruyne thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Bruyne darts in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson gets double underhooks and turns De Bruyne into the cage. #BC2#
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gustafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gustafsson throws a series of strikes that have De Bruyne backpedaling.
Gustafsson fails to land the takedown.#T3#
De Bruyne darts in looking for a takedown but Gustafsson gets double underhooks and turns De Bruyne into the cage. #BC2#
Gustafsson breaks from the clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gustafsson clobbers De Bruyne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
De Bruyne gets caught flat footed, as Gustafsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Bruyne has his feet on Gustafsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Gustafsson gets a clinch. #BC2#
Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Bruyne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gustafsson's waist but Gustafsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Bruyne off to one side.
Gustafsson throws a nice looking combination but De Bruyne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Bruyne tries to counter with a takedown but Gustafsson is quick to defend against it.
Gustafsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for De Bruyne. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some wild striking there from Gustafsson.
#T4#
De Bruyne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Bruyne dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
De Bruyne half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Bruyne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
De Bruyne tried to counter with a leg kick but Gustafsson avoided it.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Bruyne but De Bruyne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Bruyne throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
De Bruyne throws a counter high kick but Gustafsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kevin De Bruyne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gustafsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gustafsson!
Alexander Gustafsson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustafsson tries to bum rush Zakrzewski with a series of wild strikes but Zakrzewski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zakrzewski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Zakrzewski has been cut.
Gustafsson scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Gustafsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zakrzewski did well to prevent Gustafsson getting side control.
Zakrzewski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Gustafsson throws a left that rocks Zakrzewski and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gustafsson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Zakrzewski regain composure!
#ROC2#Zakrzewski is rocked!
Gustafsson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Zakrzewski is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gustafsson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Gustafsson! |
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