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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 11 p4p, 16 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 3 p4p, 5 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gustafsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whymer throws a lazy body kick
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whymer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whymer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
Whymer gets full guard.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Whymer gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson stands and throws Whymer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gustafsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whymer, who protects the arm well.
Gustafsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Whymer is defending well.
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whymer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Whymer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Whymer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a sweep but Whymer has mounted him!
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Whymer has a good base and remains in mount.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Whymer is looking to take a break and control but Gustafsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustafsson strikes from the bottom but Whymer uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer gets to mount! Gustafsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whymer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, jab by Whymer - just one landing.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gustafsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Whymer to the ground. Gustafsson is now in Whymer's guard.
Gustafsson postures up.
Whymer pulls Gustafsson in close to prevent any damage.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson lands a couple of digs.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Whymer blocks nicely.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Whymer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whymer manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Whymer's guard.
Whymer is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gustafsson stops Whymer from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whymer defends it well.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Whymer is defending well.
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 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Whymer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whymer is trying to stand up here but Gustafsson is controlling him well.
Whymer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Whymer as he works his way to full guard.
Whymer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustafsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Whymer circles away.
Whymer cracks Gustafsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whymer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Whymer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whymer duly obliges.
Gustafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whymer tries to avoid it but Gustafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whymer to the ground. Whymer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whymer thows a leg kick but Gustafsson checks it
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gustafsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustafsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to pass to full mount but Whymer defends it.
Gustafsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Whymer defending well though.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whymer is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Gustafsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whymer defends it well.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whymer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson misses with a head shot. Whymer uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up in Whymer's guard and throws a big left but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whymer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Simon Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustafsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whymer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whymer keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson with the counter takedown but Whymer avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whymer looks for the body kick but Gustafsson saw that one coming.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whymer defends it nicely.
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whymer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Whymer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Whymer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Whymer as Gustafsson shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a body shot.
Just Whymer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whymer misses with a head kick.
Whymer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gustafsson shoots and misses
and Whymer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustafsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whymer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up in Whymer's guard and throws a big left but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson passes Whymer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Whymer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Whymer controlling the position for now.
Gustafsson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Whymer is now in Gustafsson's guard. A big mistake from Gustafsson there, giving up the dominant position!
Gustafsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustafsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whymer trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson trying to strike off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Simon Gustafsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whymer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Whymer thuds a left hand into Gustafsson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer scores with a head kick. Gustafsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Gustafsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whymer swivels and escapes.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
Gustafsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whymer throws a body kick that misses
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whymer's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Whymer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whymer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gustafsson has Whymer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whymer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Whymer breaks from the clinch.
Gustafsson goes for a double leg but Whymer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Whymer continues to drive forward.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Whymer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Just Whymer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer thumps Gustafsson with a low kick.
Gustafsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Gustafsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Whymer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Whymer thows a body kick. Gustafsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gustafsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whymer.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Whymer misses its target.
Gustafsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whymer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whymer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Whymer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Gustafsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whymer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Whymer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson postures up in Whymer's guard and throws a big left but Whymer blocks it.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Whymer blocks nicely.
Gustafsson advances position into side control!
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Whymer has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Whymer.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Whymer off him but Whymer keeps the position.
Gustafsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Simon Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura but Whymer is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gustafsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Simon Gustafsson!
Simon Gustafsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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