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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 2296 p4p, 1567 weight class) and Kaido Graindo (ranked 297 p4p, 225 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivern Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaido Graindo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graindo tries for a takedown but Gustavsson circles away easily
and Gustavsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graindo thinking.
Graindo ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Graindo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustavsson.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustavsson misses the target.
Gustavsson digs a good hook to Graindo's body.
Graindo throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustavsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Graindo misses the target.
Gustavsson jabs Graindo right on the nose. Graindo blinks but takes it well.
Gustavsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gustavsson as Graindo shoots in.
Graindo throws a sloppy body shot
and Gustavsson counters with a left to the body.
Graindo looks winded!
Gustavsson scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graindo throws a body punch but Gustavsson moves out of range.
Gustavsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Graindo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gustavsson is in Graindo's guard.
Gustavsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gustavsson postures up and lands a big shot to Graindo's brow.
Gustavsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Graindo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustavsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Gustavsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson working a defensive guard but Graindo passes into half guard.
Graindo wants to pass to mount but Gustavsson is defending the position.
Graindo is nestled in close to Gustavsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gustavsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gustavsson controls Graindo momentarily but Graindo frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graindo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustavsson pulls Graindo in close to prevent any damage.
Graindo wants to control from the top but Gustavsson keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustavsson is trying to control the position but Graindo postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gustavsson keeping full guard, as Graindo tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Graindo lands a jab to the head.
Graindo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustavsson.
Graindo misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustavsson. Graindo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustavsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graindo.
Gustavsson attempts a counter takedown but Graindo avoids it well and moves away.
Graindo throws a right hand that misses
so Gustavsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gustavsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gustavsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graindo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graindo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gustavsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graindo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graindo wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivern Gustavsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gustavsson misses the shot to the body.
Graindo throws a poor cross that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Graindo thinking.
Gustavsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graindo can do to turn this around?
Gustavsson has a takedown stuffed.
Graindo ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Graindo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Graindo stuffs the takedown.
Graindo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gustavsson attempts a counter takedown but Graindo avoids it well and moves away.
Graindo throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Graindo misses with a hook
and Gustavsson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graindo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graindo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graindo throws out a powerful jab.
Gustavsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graindo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graindo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graindo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustavsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graindo cracks Gustavsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gustavsson ducks under a wild hook from Graindo.
Graindo moves out of range as Gustavsson strikes.
Graindo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustavsson slips under a jab from Graindo.
Graindo throws a series of punches but Gustavsson moves out of range.
It looked like Gustavsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustavsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a nice head shot.
Gustavsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graindo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Graindo takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson cracks Graindo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graindo tests Gustavsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustavsson throws a big shot that misses.
Graindo throws out a counter right but Gustavsson avoids it with no problem.
Gustavsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graindo counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivern Gustavsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustavsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Graindo.
It looks like Gustavsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Graindo misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Graindo.
Gustavsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graindo misses with a hook.
Gustavsson walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graindo. Graindo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Graindo throws a right hand that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustavsson throws a hook to the side of Graindo's head but Graindo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graindo throws a looping overhand right but Gustavsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gustavsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Graindo scores with a punch to the head.
Graindo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Graindo misses the body punch
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graindo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gustavsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Graindo has his foot on Gustavsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustavsson works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustavsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graindo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustavsson is working Graindo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gustavsson stands up over Graindo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Graindo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gustavsson stacks Graindo 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 Gustavsson!
Gustavsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gustavsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Graindo is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson cracks Graindo with a big right hand but Graindo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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 Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Graindo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graindo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivern Gustavsson's cut is getting worse.
Graindo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustavsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gustavsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ivern Gustavsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustavsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graindo moves away.
Graindo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graindo lands a body shot.
Graindo misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graindo sprawls and moves away.
Graindo misses with a double jab
and Gustavsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Graindo was covering up waiting for the punch and Gustavsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Graindo keeps moving.
Graindo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustavsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Graindo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustavsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Graindo keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graindo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Graindo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavsson defends well.
Graindo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graindo has his foot on Gustavsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gustavsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Graindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graindo throws an off balance right hand
and Gustavsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gustavsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gustavsson enables Graindo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gustavsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustavsson looking to control.
Graindo throwing strikes but missing.
Gustavsson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gustavsson trying to keep a closed guard but Graindo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ivern Gustavsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graindo misses with a double jab
and Gustavsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
Graindo throws a hook to the side of Gustavsson's head but Gustavsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graindo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graindo misses with an uppercut.
Graindo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graindo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gustavsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graindo's hands.
Gustavsson dives in and scores a takedown into Graindo's guard.
Gustavsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graindo is on top in guard.
Kaido Graindo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavsson is trying to control the position but Graindo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivern Gustavsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gustavsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivern Gustavsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivern Gustavsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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