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Event:
VF 14: Fiend Vs. Choi
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Calhoun misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Maverick Calhoun has been cut.#CL#
Gustafsson has Calhoun up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Calhoun's head.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Calhoun tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gustafsson has Calhoun pressed against the cage, preventing Calhoun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson gets through Calhoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson dips a shoulder and cracks Calhoun with a mighty uppercut! Calhoun falls back against the cage and Gustafsson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Calhoun is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gustafsson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero 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:
VF 10: Meril Vs. Simon
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gustafsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gustafsson wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Jones stands up over Gustafsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gustafsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Jones is in close to Gustafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but instead Jones has moved into half guard.
Gustafsson is holding on to half guard well.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg. #T3#
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustafsson keeps working.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
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.
Gustafsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nice strikes from Jones there. #ES2#
Gustafsson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jones keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gustafsson.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gustafsson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HW Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
HW Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gustafsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Gustafsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gustafsson circles away.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#CL2#
Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for HW Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Gustafsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gustafsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gustafsson after a bit of a struggle.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gustafsson digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Gustafsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Gustafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Gustafsson. #ROC2#Jones is rocked!
Gustafsson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Gustafsson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
VF 6: Peto Vs. McTavish
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Gustafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calhoun is trying to stall.
Calhoun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson pushes Calhoun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Gustafsson just leaning against Calhoun, taking a breather.
Gustafsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Gustafsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calhoun looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calhoun is trying to drag Gustafsson to the mat but Gustafsson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Calhoun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Gustafsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gustafsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Gustafsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Calhoun backwards.
Gustafsson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Calhoun's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Calhoun drops to his knees and Gustafsson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1173 Round 3
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Gustafsson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Stoice jumps guard and drags Gustafsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson won't allow Stoice to sweep him here.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoice is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stoice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Stoice keeps moving.
Gustafsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Stoice has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gustafsson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stoice has tightened it up now! Gustafsson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gumpy Stoice! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1173 Round 2
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Song shoots for a takedown but Gustafsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Song 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Song really is a fat lump.
Gustafsson blocks a jab.
Gustafsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Song rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gustafsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
BOOM! Gustafsson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Song. Song tries to recover but Gustafsson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Song lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson!
Eero Gustafsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1173 Round 1
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
Gustafsson is looking to counter punch.
Lee tries a low kick but Gustafsson avoids it.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee shoots in but Gustafsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eero Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Lee.
Gustafsson misses the jab.#CL#
Gustafsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustafsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee with the counter takedown but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson drops Lee with a big left hand! Lee is injured, injured bad! Gustafsson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Gustafsson! |
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