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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Lambton (ranked 389 p4p, 57 weight class) and Simon Gustafsson (ranked 1020 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Lambton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lambton to the mat! Lambton manages to get full guard.
Gustafsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gustafsson throwing strikes from guard but Lambton blocks nicely.
Lambton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gustafsson is controlling him.
Gustafsson passes Lambton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gustafsson seems to be working for a kimura but Lambton defends the submission attempt.
Lambton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lambton pushes Gustafsson off looking to stand but Gustafsson dives back in and keeps control.
Gustafsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lambton wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gustafsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lambton to regain full guard.
Gustafsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lambton's head.
Gustafsson stops Lambton from standing up.
Lambton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustafsson on the ground.
Gustafsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lambton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gustafsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lambton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gustafsson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lambton moves into range and clinches up with Gustafsson.
Gustafsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lambton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lambton scores with a shoulder strike.
Lambton prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lambton.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lambton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George Lambton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Gustafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gustafsson avoids it.
Lambton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Lambton has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Lambton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gustafsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lambton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lambton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Lambton has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lambton.
Lambton pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lambton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gustafsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustafsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lambton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gustafsson looks winded!
Lambton darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.
Lambton lands a body punch.
Lambton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Gustafsson is rocked!
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson avoids the elbow strike from Lambton, against the cage.
Gustafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gustafssons head.
Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lambton finish him?
Lambton digs a right hand into Gustafsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafsson's gas tank.
Lambton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Lambton as the two fighters clinch.
Lambton scores a nice knee to the body.
Lambton lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Lambton.
Lambton dips a shoulder and cracks Gustafsson with a mighty uppercut! Gustafsson falls back against the cage and Lambton unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gustafsson 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 - Lambton screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Lambton!
George Lambton made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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