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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kuula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustaffson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuula comes to the cage accompanied by The Rolling Stones - Sympathy For The Devil. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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196 cm
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215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Kuula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Gustaffson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustaffson gets a double leg takedown into Kuula's guard.
Gustaffson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustaffson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuula keeping full guard, as Gustaffson tries to pass.
Gustaffson passes Kuula's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula wants to improve his position but Gustaffson is controlling well.
Gustaffson wants to pass to mount but Kuula is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gustaffson in particular looking to stall.
Kuula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gustaffson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuula is looking for a sweep. Gustaffson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustaffson wants to pass the guard but Kuula is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuula.
Kuula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Gustaffson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuula wants to clinch.
Gustaffson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuula. Gustaffson does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuula.
Kuula gets a clinch.
Gustaffson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gustaffson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson wants to pass to mount but Kuula is defending the position.
Kuula tries to get to full guard but Gustaffson has control of the leg.
Gustaffson trying to pass the guard but Kuula defending well.
Kuula is not content to let Gustaffson control the position.
Gustaffson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Gustaffson working for a submission but Kuula is keeping him at bay.
Kuula is trying to stand.
Kuula is squirming around, avoiding Gustaffson's attempts to control the action.
Gustaffson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kuula turns into him and now he's in Gustaffson's guard.
Gustaffson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustaffson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kuula looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sergei Kuula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuula gets the takedown into side control.
Gustaffson tries to bench press Kuula off him but Kuula keeps the position.
Kuula wants to control for a moment but Gustaffson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gustaffson is positioning himself well to prevent Kuula advancing to mount.
Alexander Gustaffson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustaffson wants to control but Kuula is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustaffson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gustaffson is looking for a triangle but Kuula pushes his legs off easily.
Kuula tries to stand but Gustaffson is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula wants to control from the top but Gustaffson keeps moving.
Gustaffson has Kuula pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustaffson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gustaffson tries to pass to full mount but Kuula defends it.
Gustaffson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Kuula is trying to maintain the position but Gustaffson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustaffson stalling.
Gustaffson wants to free his trapped foot but Kuula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gustaffson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuula defends it well.
Gustaffson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kuula as he works his way to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson wants to control from the top but Kuula keeps moving.
Kuula seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gustaffson stopping the sweep attempt from Kuula.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kuula is trying to control the position but Gustaffson postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gustaffson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gustaffson trying to mount his opponent but Kuula defends it.
Kuula tries to roll over but Gustaffson keeps him under control.
Kuula is trying to stand back up but Gustaffson is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula wants to improve his position but Gustaffson is controlling well.
Kuula is trying to control but can't.
Gustaffson wants to control but Kuula is keeping him busy.
Gustaffson is thwarting Kuula's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustaffson is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustaffson wants to pass to mount but Kuula is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustaffson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gustaffson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuula sprawls well initially but Gustaffson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuula is trying to maintain the position but Gustaffson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustaffson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuula defends it well.
Gustaffson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustaffson is trying to work for a kimura but Kuula is defending well.
Gustaffson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kuula trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuula lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuula.
Gustaffson staying out of range there.
Gustaffson dives in and scores a takedown into Kuula's guard.
Kuula keeping moving, preventing Gustaffson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula is looking for a triangle but Gustaffson pushes his legs off easily.
Gustaffson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuula is wriggling around but Gustaffson manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kuula tries to lock up and control but Gustaffson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustaffson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kuula is on top in guard.
Gustaffson trying to keep a closed guard but Kuula is proving a slippery customer.
Kuula wants to get up but he can't break Gustaffson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustaffson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuula is one step ahead there.
Kuula wants to stand and escape but instead Gustaffson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gustaffson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander Gustaffson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustaffson looking to pass the guard.
Sergei Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustaffson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gustaffson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gustaffson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gustaffson!
Our winner, Alexander Gustaffson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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