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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 95 p4p, 76 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 19 p4p, 15 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whymer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whymer misses with a shot to the body
and Gustafsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whymer keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Whymer has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustafsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson works over Whymer with some ground and pound from guard.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Whymer is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gustafsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whymer is keeping the position for now.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whymer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whymer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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 works over Whymer with some ground and pound from guard.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whymer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whymer keeping full guard, as Gustafsson tries to pass.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Whymer has wrist control.
Whymer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson passes Whymer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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 tries to pass to full mount but Whymer defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura here.
Gustafsson is working for a kimura here but Whymer manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gustafsson's guard.
Whymer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whymer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustafsson checks the leg kick.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown
and Whymer counters with a low kick, right behind Gustafsson 's knee.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Whymer throws a sloppy head kick
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gustafsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustafsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whymer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whymer is trying to keep Gustafsson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whymer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustafsson with a nice head shot there.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Whymer blocks nicely.
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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gustafsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Whymer blocks nicely.
Gustafsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Whymer has wrist control.
Whymer pulls Gustafsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Gustafsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whymer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Whymer is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Whymer counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whymer throws out the jab.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Whymer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustafsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whymer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Just Whymer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
A jab from Whymer finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses.
Whymer scores with a spinning back kick!
Whymer leaves Gustafsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whymer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gustafsson just manages to avoid it.
Whymer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whymer defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whymer defends well and Gustafsson ends up having to push Whymer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gustafsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Whymer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Whymer
and Gustafsson counters with a single leg into guard. Whymer didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gustafsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whymer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gustafsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Just Whymer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whymer is looking to land body kicks.
Gustafsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gustafsson fails with the takedown.
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Simon Gustafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whymer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 tries to land a body kick
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Whymer is defending well.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Whymer slips nicely into half guard.
Whymer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Whymer 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.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson has a hand on Whymer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Whymer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gustafsson is working to get back to half guard.
Whymer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gustafsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer content just to control the position here.
Whymer prevents Gustafsson from getting the reversal.
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Whymer motions for Gustafsson to come forward. Whymer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer throws a front kick that sends Gustafsson stumbling back into the cage.
Gustafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Gustafsson checks a low kick from Whymer.
Gustafsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whymer defends it well.
Whymer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Whymer tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whymer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Whymer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson dives in and scores a takedown into Whymer's guard.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whymer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whymer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson advances to half guard.
Gustafsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gustafsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whymer sees it coming and defends easily.
Whymer trying to hold on to Gustafsson's head to control him but Gustafsson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whymer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from 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.
Simon Gustafsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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 missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer is doing well to control the position and prevent Gustafsson from advancing to side control.
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 thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Whymer defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whymer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Whymer is trying to keep Gustafsson in close.
Whymer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustafsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whymer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Gustafsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Whymer connects with a single shot there.
Whymer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whymer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whymer throws a leg kick
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Whymer!
Gustafsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whymer has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Whymer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whymer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to bench press Whymer off him but Whymer keeps the position.
Whymer gets to mount! Gustafsson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gustafsson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position but Whymer isn't that keen on the idea.
Gustafsson gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Whymer stacks Gustafsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Whymer!
Gustafsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Whymer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gustafsson wants to sweep but Whymer has passed to side control!
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson looks to move to half guard but instead Whymer has passed into mount! Damn!
Whymer tries to control but Gustafsson wriggling away.
Whymer controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer trying to control but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Whymer has a good base and remains in mount.
Whymer wants to control the pace but Gustafsson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whymer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Just Whymer!
An out of breath Just Whymer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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